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The Community Development Department (CDD) is dedicated to providing a full range of public safety services related to building, planning, and code compliance, including building permit review, building inspections, comprehensive planning, land development administration, floodplain management, code enforcement, historic preservation, urban forestry, GIS mapping, public outreach, and citizen advisory board administration.

The Department achieves its commitment to professional, efficient, and responsive public service through emphasis on citizen safety, quality employees, adherence to responsible building and planning principles, practices, and codes, and utilization of current technologies.

CDD handles applications for a variety of topics in building, planning,
and community development services.CDD staff are happy to answer any
questions regarding the application process. Please call 904-310-3135
for assistance.

Application forms are available on the City's website located in the Document Center
under "City Forms" or in hard copy at the Community Development
Department at 204 Ash Street. Forms are updated periodically, so be sure
to check the website for the latest version before you submit an
application.

The City of Fernandina Beach, in its provision of services to citizens and visitors, ensures freedom from
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status.•Anyone with concerns about discrimination, or requests for special accomodation ortranslation services shouldcontact the City Clerk at (904) 310-3115, TDD/TTY 711
•This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.•
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to apublic-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.